“Dravidian Model Tamil Nadu: Moderator Assaulted By DMK Goons During Election Debate”, The Commune, March 24, 2026

“A political debate programme organised by a private television channel turned violent in Karaikudi, with participants and supporters of multiple parties clashing, hurling plastic chairs, and engaging in physical assault at the venue.

The incident took place at the Magar Nonbu ground during a programme titled “Therdhal Payanam (Election Yatra),” hosted by a private media outlet, NewsTamil24x7. Representatives from major parties, including the DMK, AIADMK, Congress, and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), were present. Among those who spoke were DMK district deputy secretary Sengai Maran, former AIADMK MLA Umadevan, and NTK state youth coordinator Idumbavanam Karthi.

As reported in Dinamalar, tensions escalated during the discussion when the NTK representative criticised a sitting MLA, alleging lack of developmental work and raising allegations about interest in operating multiple private bars. This triggered loud protests from DMK and Congress supporters present at the venue…….”

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